FINALS: Things to Know

Question 1

The __________ joint is responsible for ~50% of C/S rotation but only 15° of flexion.

Answer 1

Atlantoaxial (AA) joint

Question 2

The AA joint has these 3 ligamentous structures:

Answer 2

• transverse ligament
• alar ligament
• tectorial ligament

Question 3

When the base of the sacrum moves anteriorly and inferiorly

Answer 3

sacral nutation

Question 4

When the base of the sacrum moves posteriorly and superiorly

Answer 4

sacral counternutation

Question 5

Secondary joint comlex that is sesamoid in formation.

Function is to provide improved lever arm to quadriceps tendon during terminal ext.

Answer 5

the patellofemoral joint

Question 6

Ankle supination (varus position) = combination of ____ + _____ + _____

Answer 6

PF + inversion + adduction

Question 7

Ankle pronation (valgus position) = _____ + ______ + ______

Answer 7

DF + eversion + abduction

Question 8

movement at the forefoot in transverse plane that accompanies inversion and eversion

Answer 8

Abduction and Adduction

Question 9

movement at tarsal in frontal plane around a sagittal plane axis

Answer 9

inversion and eversion

Question 10

movement at ankle joint in sagittal plane around a frontal plane axis

Answer 10

plantarflexion and dorsiflexion

Question 11

hindfoot consists of:

Answer 11

calcaneous and talus

Question 12

The subtalat joint is a composite with # facets

Answer 12

3 (posterior, middle, anterior)

Question 13

midfoot consists of:

Answer 13

cuneiforms, cuboid, and navicular

Question 14

forefoot consists of:

Answer 14

metatarsals, phalanges

Question 15

The scapular plane is :

Answer 15

~30° forward of the frontal plane

Question 16

F-A-R lever =

Answer 16

1st class lever

favors balance

Question 17

A-R-F lever =

Answer 17

2nd class lever

favors power

Question 18

A-F-R lever =

Answer 18

3rd class lever

favors ROM, most common lever in human body